For Immediate Release
Philadelphia (Dec 8, 2025)Following the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the full tournament match schedule is now available and published on FIFA.com—marking a major milestone on the road to the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™, to be staged across 16 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, will be the first to feature 104 matches and will deliver an unparalleled experience for fans both in-stadium and around the world, qualified national teams and global media.
Philadelphia is set to host six matches, including five Group Stage games and a Round of 16 match on July 4, 2026, coinciding with America’s Semiquincentennial. The city will welcome Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Curaçao, Ecuador, France, Ghana, Haiti and Play-off 2 Winner during the Group Stage.
- Match 9 – Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador (Group E)
- Match 29 – Friday, 19 June 2026 at 9:00 PM ET, Brazil vs Haiti (Group C)
- Match 42 – Monday, 22 June 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, France vs IRQ/BOL/SUR* (Group I)
- Match 55 – Thursday, 25 June, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire (Group E)
- Match 68 – Saturday, 27 June 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, Croatia vs Ghana (Group L)
- Match 89 – Saturday, 4 July 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, Round of 16
“What an incredible match schedule for Philadelphia,” said Dan Hilferty, Board Co-Chair of Philadelphia Soccer 2026. “Our five Group Stage matches will showcase incredible competition, terrific team journeys and stories, and our July 4th match at 5:00 p.m. will be a true celebration of our nation and of the world’s beautiful game. I have no doubt that the passionate sports fans of Philadelphia will embrace the equally passionate fan bases who will travel here next summer, making this a moment that our City, Commonwealth, and nation will never forget.”
The tournament’s match schedule minimizes travel for both teams and fans, while maximizing the number of rest days for teams between fixtures. In addition, match kick-off times have now been finalized, with start times across the 16 Host Cities selected to seek to optimize conditions for teams and fans, while offering the greatest possible viewership and engagement in the countries of the participating teams, host countries and globally.
"This match schedule is exciting, competitive, and wonderfully reflective of the diversity of Philadelphia,” said Meg Kane, Host City Executive/CEO of Philadelphia Soccer 2026. “To welcome elite teams such as Brazil, France, and Croatia as well as hosting a matchup between a first-time qualifier in Curacao and Cote d’Ivoire who returns to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 12 years, shows the incredible range of fans that will follow this tournament. Now, the work begins to help prepare Philadelphia for the arrival of these fans in June and to connect with these national federations to ensure an exceptional fan experience for all who come.”
The complete match schedule, containing all 104 matches, can be found at FIFA.com.
With the stage now set, fans can start making their plans to be there and witness history in the making.
Fans will soon have another opportunity to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets as the next sales period, the Random Selection Draw, will begin on 11 December on FIFA.com/tickets and is open through 13 January, 2026. Timing of a fan’s entry into the Random Selection Draw during the entry period will not impact the fan’s chances of success. All successful and partially successful ticket applicants will receive communications via email and subsequently will be automatically charged for their tickets in February. This marks the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 tournament, as nearly two million tickets have been made available and purchased for the tournament thus far.
Fans who would like to immediately purchase access to specific match-ups can consider hospitality packages as well. Hospitality packages, which are inclusive of game tickets, are available now at FIFA.com/hospitality through On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
*Final opponent will be determined by the results of the play-offs in March 2026.
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About Philadelphia Soccer 2026
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is the Local Host Committee charged with planning and executing FIFA World Cup 26™ in coordination with the City of Philadelphia. Established in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it is governed by a 14-person Board of Directors that convenes leaders from across the City of Philadelphia and the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information, follow us on social media @FWC26Philly.
FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the biggest sporting event ever, with three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams and 104 matches uniting an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams, and games, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans across 16 unique stadiums and billions worldwide. The tournament will take place in June and July 2026. For the latest FIFA World Cup 26™ information please visit the FIFA World Cup 26™ website. For media representatives wishing to stay up-to-date on all things 2026, please register via the FIFA Media Hub.